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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Buffer Stock of Sugar
In order to maintain demand supply balance and to stabilize sugar prices and to improve liquidity position of sugar mills thereby enabling them to clear can price dues of farmers, the Government created a buffer stock of 30 LMT of sugar from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019, for which Government is reimbursing carrying cost of about Rs.800 crore to sugar mills towards maintenance of buffer stock.
Further, the buffer stock of sugar to be maintained by sugar mills was increased to 40 LMT for a period of one year from 1st August, 2019 to 31st July, 2020, for which Government is reimbursing carrying cost of Rs.1674 crore towards maintenance of buffer stock.
To safeguard the interest of sugarcane farmers, Central Government fixes the Fair and Remunerative Price  of sugarcane for each sugar season on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices  after consulting the State Governments and other stakeholders. FRP of sugarcane for current sugar season 2019-20 has been fixed at Rs. 275/qtl at 10% recovery rate.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ramvilas Paswan, in Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Republic Day
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the joyous occasion of Republic Day. In a message, he said that the celebrations reaffirm our commitment towards our Constitution and revalidate our faith in the cherished ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
"I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens on the joyous occasion of the 70th Republic day of India.
Today we celebrate our sovereignty and integrity with great zeal. On this day we remember with profound gratitude, those freedom fighters whose selfless sacrifices lead to the birth of this great republic.
Our constitution is not just a book of laws; it is a talisman, a scripture that forms the very foundation on which this great nation is built and governed.
To this day, our constitution remains our guiding light and our moral compass.
Our unwavering faith in the principles equality, liberty, fraternity and justice for all has sustained and nourished this vibrant democratic republic over the last 70 years.
On this republic day, let us renew our solemn pledge to build a strong, confident, peaceful, economically prosperous, socially progressive and culturally vibrant Nation.
Let us do our best to contribute to building a peaceful, prosperous and compassionate world and realize the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam."
Ministry of Defence
Infantry Day celebrations at Southern Command War Memorial on 27 October 2022
Pune, 27 October 2022
On the momentous occasion of 76th Infantry Day, Lieutenant General Jai Singh Nain, PVSM, AVSM, SM, ADC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, who is also the senior most serving Infantry Officer of the Indian Army today, paid respect to all Infantrymen who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Country, by laying a wreath at the ‘National War Memorial’ in Pune. The event was also attended by a large number of serving and veteran Infantrymen. Wreath was also laid by the senior most veteran, Lieutenant General RV Kulkarni, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM  on behalf of the veteran community.
Infantry Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the landing of the 1st Battalion of the SIKH Regiment at Srinagar airfield on 27 Oct 1947 to protect the people of Jammu & Kashmir from the nefarious designs of Pakistani Kabaili Raiders aided by the Pakistan Army. This gallant action resulted in foiling of Pakistan’s plans to occupy Jammu & Kashmir.
Lieutenant General Jai Singh Nain, in his message, complimented the Infantrymen for their devotion to duty and indomitable spirit, while serving under tiring and difficult conditions. He exhorted all ranks to continue to draw inspiration from the heroic deeds of the brave hearts and remain steadfast in their resolve to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our Country.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Coal
With 11.66 % Increase Total Coal Production Goes up to 75.87 Million Ton in November
16.28 % Increase in Coal Based Power Generation
India’s total coal production increased by 11.66% to 75.87 Million Ton  from 67.94 MT during November, 2022 as compared to November 2021. As per the latest figures of the Ministry of Coal, during Nov'22, Coal India Ltd  registered a growth of 12.82 %, whereas Singareni Collieries Company Limited  and captive mines /others registered a growth of 7.84 % and 6.87% respectively.
Of the top 37 mines in coal production as many as 24 mines produced more than 100 per cent and production of five mines stood between 80 and 100 percent.
The power utilities despatch has increased by 3.55% to 62.34 MT during Nov'22 as compared to 60.20 MT the previous year.
Coal based power generation has registered a growth of 16.28% in Nov'22 as compared to Nov'21and overall power generation in Nov'22 has been 14.63% higher than the power generated in Nov'21.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Digital India Talk Show cum Interactive Session conducted at Delhi University
Awareness sessions conducted on UMANG, DigiLocker, NAD-ABC, Cybersecurity, myScheme and UX4G
Digital India Interactive Quiz organised receiving large participation
A Digital India Talk Show cum Interactive Session was successfully organised on September 18, 2023 at Delhi University. The second in series of workshops planned over the next 6 months, it was organized as part of the Digital India Awareness campaign by the National e-Governance Division , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology .
The programme was attended by more than 500 people from the University, which included students from various colleges, faculty and varsity staff. The programme began with lamp lighting, followed by keynote addresses by officials from both NeGD and DU.
Shri J L Gupta, Director, NeGD, MeitY explained the objectives of Digital India Programme and how its key initiatives are bringing about digital transformation in the country, helping in better reach of such initiatives to the farthest corners of the country.
Prof. Sanjeev Singh, Director, Delhi University Computer Centre, highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Government and Universities to facilitate better understanding and penetration of benefits to all. He also shared about various collaborations the University has with MeitY for initiatives like DigiLocker, National Academic Depository  and Academic Bank of Credits .
Prof. Sanjoy Roy, Director, the Institute of Lifelong Learning  and HoD, Department of Social Work, University of Delhi spoke about the benefits of digitalisation in the lives of students and necessity of ethics in the digital world.
Engaging sessions were conducted by experts on five key Digital India initiatives viz. UMANG, DigiLocker, National Academic Depository – Academic Bank of Credits , Cyber Security, myScheme and UX4G. Experts elucidated how Digital India initiatives can benefit students, faculty and citizens at large. Post each session, a question and answer round was conducted wherein participants inquired about the initiatives directly from the experts.
One of the highlight’s of the workshop was an interactive Digital India Quiz wherein multiple choice questions related to the five projects were asked; both students and DU Professors participated in the quiz with much enthusiasm. And winners were awarded Digital India goodies and certificates.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
Indian mangoes & pomegranate get market access in USA
Department of Agriculture and farmer welfare  and US Department of Agriculture  sign Framework Agreement for implementing the
"2 Vs 2" Agri market access issues
In pursuant to the 12th India – USA TPF meeting held on 23 Nov, 2021 Department of Agriculture and farmer’s welfare  and US Department of Agriculture  have signed a framework agreement for implementing the 2 Vs 2 Agri market access issues i.e inspection / oversight transfer for Indian mangoes & pomegranate and market access for pomegranate arils from India and market access for US cherries and U.S Alfalfa hay.
Mango and pomegranate exports will start from Jan – Feb 2022 and pomegranate aril exports from Apr 2022. Exports of Alfalfa hay and cherries from USA will begin in Apr 2022.
In addition, based on the ministerial discussions, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying  also conveyed its readiness to provide market access for U.S pork and requested the U.S side to share a signed copy of final sanitary certificate for finalizing the same.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Acquisition Council accords Acceptance of Necessity for capital acquisition proposals of Armed Forces amounting to Rs 8,357 crore
In major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, all proposals approved under ‘Buy ’ category
All modernisation requirements of defence forces to be indigenously sourced
The Defence Acquisition Council , in its meeting of 22nd March 2022 held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity  for Capital Acquisition proposals of Armed Forces amounting to Rs 8,357 crore. As an impetus to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, all of these proposals have been approved under ‘Buy ’ category with focus on indigenous design & development and manufacturing in India.
AoNs accorded by DAC include procurement of Night Sight , Light Vehicles GS 4X4, Air Defence Fire Control Radar  and GSAT 7B Satellite. Acquisition of these equipment and systems will enhance operational preparedness of Armed Forces by providing better visibility, enhanced mobility, improved communication and increased capability of detecting enemy aircraft.
In a path-breaking initiative to encourage innovation, the DAC also accorded consolidated AoN for procurements amounting to Rs 380.43 crore from the iDEX startups and MSMEs.
To accelerate the pace of indigenisation,achieve self-reliance in defence and to facilitate Ease of Doing Business for defence industry, DAC approved effecting the following policy initiatives in the DAP-2020:
- All modernisation requirements of defence forces to be indigenously sourced and import to be resorted to only as exception.
- To reduce financial burden on defence industry, requirement of IPBG is to be dispensed with and Earnest Money Deposit  to be introduced as bid security and PCIP cover upto contract stage. EMD will be applicable only for proposals of Rs 100 Cr and above and MSMEs & Startups will be exempted from EMD.
- Vendors whose products are successfully trial evaluated will be provided a certificate to that effect.
- iDEX and Make II procedures have been simplified thereby compressing timelines and ensuring early placement of contracts on successful iDEX and Make II vendors.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Mekedatu multi purpose project
Feasibility Report  of Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project, Karnataka was submitted to Central Water Commission  for "in principle" clearance for preparation of Detailed Project Report . The CWC accorded 'in-principle' clearance for preparation of DPR by project authority  subject to certain conditions including that: “As the main objective of this scheme as stated in the FR is to implement the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal  Award as modified by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, acceptance of Cauvery Water Management Authority  would be a pre-requisite for consideration of the DPR by the Advisory Committee of MoWR, RD & GR”.
Subsequently, the Detailed Project Report  of Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project was submitted by Government of Karnataka to CWC in January 2019 and copies of DPR were forwarded to Cauvery Water Management Authority . Discussion on the DPR of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project was included as an agenda item during various meetings of CWMA. However, discussion on this issue could not take place due to lack of consensus among party States on this agenda item.
Discussion on Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project was again included in the agenda items of the 16th meeting of CWMA held on 22th July, 2022. However, the Mekedatu project DPR was not discussed in the meeting.
This information was given by the Minister of State, for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana

A scheme of providing Scholarships for promotion of aptitude & research in Stamps as a Hobby, for the students of Class 6th to 9th standards, was started by the Department of Posts in 2017-18.
Under this scheme, 40 Scholarships will be offered during this year to the meritorious students having interest in Philately. The scholarship amounts to Rs 6000/- for each student, annually.
Duly filled up application forms should reach at the office of Senior Superintendent / Superintendent of Post Offices of concerned Postal Division on or before 14.08.2022 by Registered Post/Speed Post or by hand.
The Details of the scheme and other terms and conditions can be seen at https://www.indiapost.gov.in/Philately/Pages/Content/Deen-Dayal-SPARSH-Yojana.aspx
For more information, Contact :
1. Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad - 079 25504946
2. Postmaster General, North Gujarat Region, Ahmedabad-079 22866806
3. Postmaster General, South Gujarat Region, Vadodara - 0265 2750811
4. Postmaster General, Saurashtra and Kutch Region, Rajkot-0281 2231560
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds rhino conservation efforts by people of Assam after zero poaching incidents reported in 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented the people of Assam for their efforts toward rhino conservation in the state after zero poaching incidents were reported in 2022.
Sharing a tweet by Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This is great news! Compliments to the people of Assam, who have shown the way and been proactive in their efforts to protect the rhinos. ”
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University starts admission process for short term course in firefighting
6 month program starts on 17th August 2020
India’s sole Aviation University, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University , Amethi, Uttar Pradesh has announced the start of admission process to its vocational course in firefighting- Basic Fire Fighter Course. Interested students have to mail at gmraa.contact@gmrgroup.in to enlist for the program.
Shri Amber Dubey, Acting Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, said, “Fire Fighters form a vital part of aviation sector. With expansion of airports across the country, there will be increase in demand of trained professionals. Through our course, we are preparing skilled professionals to meet this future demand in the sector.”
Basic Fire Fighters Course is a 6 months certificate program for aspirants who want to make a career as a fire fighter. This course is run in collaboration with the GMR Aviation Academy.
The course is conducted in a world class training center equipped with fully air conditioned classrooms, library and hostels. During the course, live fire training is provided by experts on an active runway to give real life experience to the students. Interactions with pilot cadets and airport operation experts are also organized to offer first hand insight into real working conditions. The university also offers opportunity of campus placement with leading airport operators.
Eligibility: Any physically and medically fit Male or Female candidate over 18 years age and having passed 10+2 examination can apply for the admission process. Female candidate should be 157 cm and above in height while Male candidate should be 165 cm and above in height. Candidates should also have LMV/HMV driving licence and good understanding of English.
The current course will run from 17th August 2020 to 14th February 2021.
About Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
The Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University  is India’s first and only Aviation University established under the Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Act, 2013, in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The objective of RGNAU is to facilitate and promote aviation studies, teaching, training, research in conjunction with the industry to achieve excellence in operations and management of all the sub-sectors within the aviation industry. In order to bridge the skill gap within the Indian Aviation industry,the university currently offers three programs – one Under Graduate Program, One Post Graduate Program and a Certificate Course in Basic Fire Fighting. The university also conducts a number of EDPs/ MDPs to provide updated knowledge for mid-level and senior aviation professionals already engaged in their professions. More information about university can be accessed at: www.rgnau.ac.in
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
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All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers For Agricultural And Rural Labourers – June, 2023
- The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of June, 2023 increased by 10 points each to stand at 1196  and 1207  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food group to the extent of 9.59 and 8.96 points respectively mainly due to increase in prices of rice, pulses, milk, meat goat, fish-fresh/dry, gur, chillies-green/dry, garlic, ginger, onion, vegetables & fruits, etc.
- The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 2 to 20 points in 17 States and a decrease of 4 points in Himachal Pradesh and 18 points in Jammu & Kashmir while it remained stationary for Kerala. Tamilnadu with 1391 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 914 points stood at the bottom.
- In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 20 points in 18 States and a decrease of 2 points in Rajasthan and 16 points in Jammu & Kashmir. Tamilnadu with 1379 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 973 points stood at the bottom.
- Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu  and for Rural Labourers by Andhra Pradesh  mainly due to rise in the prices of rice, pulses, poultry, fish fresh, chillies-dry, ginger, onion, vegetables & fruits, etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Jammu & Kashmir  mainly due to fall in the prices of pulses, mustard-oil, fish-fresh, garlic, vegetables & fruits, etc.
- Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 6.31% and 6.16% in June, 2023 compared to 5.99% and 5.84% respectively in May, 2023 and 6.43% and 6.76% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 7.03% and 6.70% in June, 2023 compared to 6.31% and 6.07% respectively in May, 2023 and 5.09% and 5.16% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
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May, 2023
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June, 2023
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General Index
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1186
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1196
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1197
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1207
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Food
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1112
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1126
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1118
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1131
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1993
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1986
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2003
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1996
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Fuel & Light
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1301
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1304
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1293
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1296
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1254
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1255
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1294
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1298
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Miscellaneous
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1260
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1264
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1265
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1269
- The CPI – AL and RL for the month of July, 2023 will be released on 18th August, 2023.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Vijay Goel urges schools to motivate students for Sports, Slum Adoption and Heritage Conservation
The Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports shri Vijay Goel has said that his ministry is writing to CBSE affiliated schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalayas to give Pan India directive to open at least one unit of Scouts and Guides, NSS and NCC in their respective institution so as to make the school curriculum holistic and comprehensive for personality development of the Youth. Addressing a brain storming session on Youth Development here today, he said, Scouting and Guiding organizations is also being requested to modify their fee structure in such a way that all sections of society can afford. Rather they may fix their fee structure institution wise instead of individual.
He said, the Government of India, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has embarked on the mission of building a united, strong and modern India – “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, following the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”. A number of initiatives such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Jan Dhan Yojana and ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. He said special focus is on save rich heritage of India and development of Slums.
Shri Goel said, his Ministry is engaged in the noble task of providing opportunity for developing the personality and leadership qualities of the youth by involving them in community service and various nation-building activities. This is being done, inter-alia, through two youth volunteering organisations, namely, National Service Scheme  and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan .
Shri Goel urged the participants in the brain storming session to motivate youth and engage actively in programmes such as heritage promotion, monuments and slum adoption. He said his ministry is organizing 14 Slum Yuva Daud all over Delhi to motivate children from slums to actively participate in Sports.
He said his ministry has plans to utilize stadiums in Delhi by inviting schools to organize Inter school tournaments and other sports activities for their students.
Referring to FIFA world cup U-17 to be held in October this year, Shri Vijay Goel said school students in Delhi will be encourage to watch matches for free in Delhi to promote football and sports culture. He said earmarked free seats will be provided to school students on the first come first serve basis.
Shri Goel also urged the public schools to encourage for donation of Toys for under privileged children.
About 1000 representatives of Public Schools, Archeological Survey of India, Local bodies representatives, Secretary Youth Affairs Dr. A. K. Dubey and Senior Officials of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports attended the session to discuss ways on involving youth in NCC, NSS, Scouts & Guides, Social Service and promotion of sports.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
326 LMT paddy procured from states in Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22
25.94 Lakh farmers benefit from the procurement with MSP value of Rs. 63,897.73 crore
Paddy procurement is progressing smoothly in the Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 from farmers, at MSP like it was done in the previous years.
As on 08.12.2021, the quantity of 326.00sLMT of Paddy has been procured in KMS 2021-22 in the procuring States/UTs of Chandigarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Till now about 25.94 Lakh farmers have been benefitted from the procurement with MSP value of Rs. 63,897.73 crore.